Beat the heat with this frozen Mississippi mud pie! Made with chocolate ice cream, velvety hot fudge, and an Oreo cookie crust, it’s the ultimate no-bake summer dessert.
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Frozen Mud Pie with Oreo Crust
I love my Oreo pie recipe, but now that hot summer weather is here, I’m craving frozen treats! This mud pie recipe is the perfect no bake dessert made with a crunchy Oreo cookie crust, layers of chocolate ice cream, gooey hot fudge, and fluffy whipped cream!
It’s cool, creamy, and loaded with chocolate—similar to my ice cream sandwich cake, but with even more texture. Whether you call it mud pie or a frozen twist on Mississippi mud pie, this one’s a chocolate lover’s dream!
Ingredient Notes
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
- Ice Cream: You’ll need about half a gallon of your favorite flavor. Store-bought works great, or you can use homemade vanilla ice cream or my no churn chocolate ice cream. Coffee or cookies and cream are also delicious choices!
- Oreos: Use one standard package of regular Oreo cookies—no need to remove the filling. Just pulse the whole cookies in a food processor to make a simple and flavorful Oreo pie crust.
- Hot Fudge: This rich, chocolatey layer is the “river mud” in mud pie! Use a store-bought jar or try making your own homemade hot fudge.
- Simple homemade whipped cream: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until it holds soft peaks. Wait to add it until just before serving for the freshest texture.
How to Make Mud Pie
Pulse the Oreos in a food processor until finely crumbled. Set aside some for the top and then combine the rest with melted butter, sugar, and salt and press into a pie plate or springform pan.
Spoon and gently spread the softened ice cream over the crust with a rubber spatula and freeze for 24 hours.
On serving day, pour the fudge sauce over the ice cream, spread it evenly, and freeze for another 2 hours or simply drizzle it over the pie before serving.
Whip the cream until thickened and then dollop it onto the pie and sprinkle the reserved Oreo crumbs over the top. Get ready to enjoy your mud pie recipe!
Expert Tips
Make the perfect frozen mud pie with these helpful tips:
- Thaw the ice cream slightly. Let it sit out while you prep the crust so it’s soft enough to spread—but not melted.
- Pack the crust firmly. Use the back of a measuring cup or flat-bottomed glass to press the Oreo crumbs evenly into the pan.
- Spread with care. Gently press the softened ice cream over the crust to avoid breaking it.
- Freeze overnight. For the cleanest slices, let the Oreo mud pie freeze for at least 24 hours before adding whipped cream or serving.
- Use a hot knife to slice. Run a sharp knife under hot water and wipe it dry before slicing. Wipe clean between cuts for neat, even edges.
- Serve right away. The pie softens quickly at room temp, so slice just before serving for best results.
Variations
Make this mud pie your own with a few easy twists:
- Mix-ins: Add chopped nuts, crushed cookies, chocolate chips, or caramel swirls to the ice cream layer for extra flavor and texture.
- Different crusts: Oreo is classic, but you can make an ice cream pie with graham cracker crust, crushed cookie, or pretzel crust. Want something richer? A homemade brownie layer makes a decadent base inspired by traditional Mississippi Mud Pie.
- Salted caramel version: Swap the hot fudge for caramel sauce and sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.
Recipe FAQs
This classic dessert starts with a crunchy Oreo cookie crust, followed by a layer of creamy ice cream and a rich chocolate fudge topping. Some versions use chocolate pudding or a brownie base instead of ice cream, which are both delicious—but the frozen version is especially perfect for summer!
If you prefer a more traditional baked or chilled chocolate pie, try my French silk pie—it’s smooth, rich, and totally indulgent!
Pre-freezing the crust for a few minutes before adding the ice cream can help. Also, make sure to wrap the pie tightly before freezing to keep moisture out and preserve the crust texture.
Wrap the pie tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the coldest part of your freezer (usually near the back). For best flavor and texture, enjoy within one week. Let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before slicing to make it easier to cut and serve.
More Oreo no-bake desserts include this Oreo peanut butter pie, Oreo dirt cake and Oreo ice cream cake.
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Mud Pie Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
Day Before
- ½ gallon ice cream , I used chocolate
- 1 (14-ounce) package regular OREOS
- 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- Pinch Kosher salt
Day of
- ½ cup hot fudge
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
Day Before
- Pull ice cream out of freezer and let thaw while preparing the crust.
- In a food processor or blender, pulse one package Oreos until finely crumbled. Remove 1/3 cup and set aside. Transfer remaining crumbs to a medium bowl. Stir in 5 Tablespoons butter, 1 Tablespoon sugar, and pinch of salt until combined.
- Transfer mixture to a 9-inch pie plate or springform pan, Using a measuring cup, press firmly up the sides and into the bottom.
- Spoon and spread softened ice cream into prepared crust, being careful not to press too hard or the crust won't hold. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze 24 hours.
Day Of
- Spread hot fudge sauce (warm it only enough to spread, you don't want it to be too hot) evenly over the top of the ice cream pie. Cover and freeze at least 2 hours. Alternatively you can skip this step and just drizzle the hot fudge on top just before serving.
- In a large bowl, beat cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until thickened. Mix in powdered sugar on low speed until stiff.
- Spread whipped cream over the pie and top with reserved 1/3 cup Oreo crumbs.
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Nutrition
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Natasha
This mud pie recipe is the perfect dessert! My family enjoyed this yesterday and they were in fact requesting for more!
Melissa
I love the thick ice cream layer so much more than a pudding layer – so good!
I Heart Naptime
That ice cream layer is AMAZING! I totally agree with you. All together it is so good!
Kara
Pure chocolate decadence in every bite! I could make this on repeat all summer long. Then again, that might not be a good idea, it’s hard to resist! haha